From the Aleutian island of Akutan to the arctic village of Kiana, 13 communities have been crowned champions of a rural energy competition. The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced that it will help these communities cut their energy use by 15 percent by training local utility providers.
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First wood bison calves spotted near Bethel
The first sighting of wood bison calves born in the wild could mean big changes in the ecosystem of western Alaska.
Future of volunteer-run Yup’ik spelling bee in question
The contest is open to third through eighth grade and run by volunteers. It’s a lot of work. And with responsibility concentrated to a few individuals, the future of the event is in question.
Community haven in Koyuk set to change hands
There’s one shop in the small village where people can rent movies, indulge in junk food, and simply pass the time, but ownership of the Koyuk haven is about to change hands.
Savoonga health aides earn Distinguished Providers Award
Health aides Briane Gologergen and Danielle Reynolds had been on the job for just six months when faced with their first emergency. Someone in Savoonga had been shot and needed a chest tube.
The Port of Anchorage: A crucial cargo hub at risk
“If you eat it, wear it, use it, or drive it, it’s on the ship,” said Grace Greene, vice president and general manager for Tote in Alaska.
Assault survivor’s family alleges racism in Bethel courts
At the sentencing hearing of former Bethel police officer Aaron Fedolfi on Tuesday, a debate about race and how it may have influenced his case broke out between the survivor’s family and the defense.
Regional Native corporation campaigns to reduce quorum requirement before descendants enroll
Calista Corporation is campaigning to reduce quorum requirements at its annual shareholder meetings to prevent invalidating future meeting votes and wasting corporation money when a quorum isn’t met.
Committee to work out differences on bill drawing from rural power fund
Because the state government has a $4 billion deficit, some lawmakers have suggested drawing money from the fund to pay for other state costs.
U.S. Senate authorizes funding for FAA air carrier services to Diomede
The remote community relies on air carrier services for everything from milk to medication.